This document summarizes a tech talk on batteries for energy storage hosted by the Energy Materials Industrial Research Initiative (EMIRI). It introduces EMIRI and its goal of maintaining European industrial leadership in advanced materials for low-carbon energy technologies. The document outlines key questions on technological challenges, materials opportunities, and policies needed to support innovation and manufacturing of battery materials and cells in the EU. It promotes the EMERIT Industry-Driven Initiative as a blueprint to bridge the gap between research and the market through collaboration between industry and research. The initiative aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen the EU advanced materials sector, and create over 300,000 new jobs.